What to know about Michigan U.S. Sen Elissa Slotkin
Slotkin was elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election after serving in the House since 2019.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Somalia of "potential imminent attacks"
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu said it is tracking threats against multiple locations in Somalia.
Trump administration revises directive to federal agencies on mass firings
The Office of Personnel Management issued revised guidance to federal agencies Tuesday regarding the firing of federal probationary workers.
BlackRock $23 billion deal places key Panama ports under U.S. control
Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate two key ports in Panama to BlackRock consortium.
Supreme Court ruling makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges
The Supreme Court's decision is the latest in which conservative justices have reined in pollution control efforts.
How music is helping patients find peace during end-of-life care
Stanford medical student Melonie Ambler is creating personalized compositions that preserve their stories and offer peace for some on their final days.
How South Carolina's first firing squad execution will unfold
Not much is known about the people who will fire the rifles. Prison officials said they have "completed all required training."
Wall Street rout deepens as Trump tariffs escalate trade war
Stocks tumbled for a second consecutive trading day, wiping out all post-election gains for the S&P 500.
These products could see price hikes under Trump's new tariffs
Consumers are likely to face higher costs for some imported goods, experts say. Here's the potential impact on your wallet.
Americas at risk of losing measles elimination status, U.N. agency warns
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
"Colossal woolly mouse" created in effort to reconstruct the woolly mammoth
Colossal Biosciences has focused on identifying key traits of extinct animals by studying ancient DNA, with a goal to genetically "engineer them into living animals," said CEO Ben Lamm.
Killer whales caught on video in rarely seen bird hunt off Seattle
One of the whales was seen grabbing a bird — a grebe — before pulling it underwater, prompting gasps from the crowd.
"Chappy," baby seal found stranded on street near Yale, dies
"Chappy," a baby seal found stranded on a street near Yale University, has died from severe digestive issues, a local aquarium says.
Watch Trump's speech for his 2025 joint address to Congress — full video
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.
Acting U.S. attorney for D.C. stirs controversy with prosecutor demotions
Ed Martin, the controversial acting U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., is waiting for the Senate to confirm him for the permanent job.
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